Lore & Luster • April 10–11
Join us for year two of Lore & Luster, and explore two days of author signings, bookish vendors, Best-selling author signings, and a Regency-inspired masquerade.
Weekend flow
From sunrise craft talks to midnight masquerade reveals, every block is curated for readers, and creators alike.
The full schedule will release June 2026Marketplace Ballroom (FLOOR 3)
Wander through a curated marketplace of indie authors, bookish artists, and literary-inspired treasures.
BOOKSTORE BOOTH (SHELF INDULGENCE)
Meet some of today’s most celebrated voices in fantasy and romance at our featured author signings. This highly anticipated experience offers attendees the opportunity to connect with renowned authors, have books signed, and engage with the stories and creators shaping the genre.
VENUE TBA
Step into an evening of enchantment at the Lore & Luster Masquerade Ball. Don your finest attire and mask as fantasy comes to life—an unforgettable night of music, dancing, and decadent atmosphere awaits.
Marketplace Ballroom
Wander through a curated marketplace of indie authors, bookish artists, and literary-inspired treasures.
Shelf Indulgence booth
Meet some of today’s most celebrated voices in fantasy and romance at our featured author signings. This highly anticipated experience offers attendees the opportunity to connect with renowned authors, have books signed, and engage with the stories and creators shaping the genre.
Shelf Indulgence booth
Tessonja Odette is an newly trad published fantasy romance author known for weaving dark magic, lush worldbuilding, and emotionally charged character arcs into stories that linger long after the final page. Her work often explores themes of power, identity, and the cost of desire, anchored by strong heroines and morally complex love interests.
Learn MoreShelf Indulgence booth
Meet some of today’s most celebrated voices in fantasy and romance at our featured author signings. This highly anticipated experience offers attendees the opportunity to connect with renowned authors, have books signed, and engage with the stories and creators shaping the genre.
Saturday night
Gilded mask contest, live string quartet remixing fantasy scores, and midnight confetti cannons with fandom flair.
Presented by
Tacoma’s first and only romance bookstore curates immersive playlists, hand-selects featured authors, and ensures every detail is designed with readers in mind. They also serve as the official on-site bookseller, bringing a full bookstore experience directly to the convention floor.
Partners & Patron Houses
These bookstores, studios, fandom brands, and artisan makers keep the weekend accessible, inclusive, and enchantingly over the top.
FAQ
Policies, inclusivity measures, cosplay safety, and more.
The Convention Center offers a paid parking garage available to all attendees. Guests staying within our official hotel block will have access to discounted parking rates. Additional free street parking is available throughout the surrounding area.
Bags and carts are both allowed at Lore & Luster 2027. Please refer to our full policy here to view restrictions and more information.
Badges are refundable until April 6, 2027. In order to initiate a refund, please email loreandluster@shelfindulgence.store
Daytime programming welcomes all ages. The masquerade is 18+ and requires valid ID.
Ready?
Payment plans, accessibility comps, and sponsorship opportunities keep the weekend open to every reader.
